Engineering & Construction · Topic
Resilience
27 articles from Engineering & Construction practitioners
Clarity in the Storm: Weather Intelligence, GIS, and the Future of Operational Awareness
For many organizations today, the weather has shifted from an occasional disruption to a constant planning factor. Scientific assessments show that extreme weather events—including heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and wildfires—are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity, placing growing strain on infrastructure, utilities, and public services. As weather-related disruptions become more costly and harder to manage,…
Rob Paylor’s Mindset Masterclass After a Life-Changing Rugby Injury: Rise, Recover, and Redefine What’s Possible
Every year, an estimated 17,000 Americans suffer spinal cord injuries, many of which permanently alter the course of their lives.. For former collegiate rugby player Rob Paylor, a devastating injury left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Doctors told him he would never walk or move his hands again. But instead of accepting that fate,…
Why the Best Leaders Don’t Climb Straight Ladders: How Karen Alter Built Success Through Detours
As companies push to decarbonize, modernize infrastructure, and bring new technologies to market, the leaders who stand out aren’t always the ones who followed a straight career path. Increasingly, it’s the people with the zigzags—the folks who’ve worked across different industries, adapted to new environments, and learned to make decisions under pressure—who bring the…
Fighter Jets, Fintech, and the Frontier of AI: Mastering the Art of Adaptable Leadership with Gregory Gorman
Leaders who inspire resilience and adaptability are becoming essential as AI and rapid innovation reshape how businesses operate
Coupa World Tour Frankfurt: Building Agility and Connection Through AI-driven Spend Management Innovation
Coupa’s World Tour stop in Frankfurt signals just how critical intelligent spend management has become for today’s global enterprises. As finance, procurement, and supply chain leaders gather, the focus isn’t only on cost control—it’s on agility, resilience, and smarter decision-making powered by AI. By tailoring programming to regional priorities while fostering international connections, the event…
How One Florida GM Managed Two Hurricanes in Two Weeks
On this episode of Inside Restoration & Recovery, host Martha Lewis sits down with Shadira Jones, General Manager of BMS CAT’s Tampa office, to talk about resilience, leadership, and preparation during back-to-back hurricanes that hit the Florida coast. With less than two years at BMS CAT under her belt, Shadira was thrust into emergency…
Asking Questions Works: Career Resilience, Mentorship, and Real Growth in Real Estate and Beyond
In this inspiring episode of PQ: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham sits down with Rosanna Hudson—affectionately known as “RoRo”—to explore how career resilience fuels the development of professional equity through trust, adaptability, and the courage to ask better questions. Rosanna is a seasoned real estate broker licensed in both Texas and California,…
Supply Chain Control Gives AMAG a Competitive Edge and Keeps Customers Ahead
Vertical integration in manufacturing allows this company to deliver faster solutions when supply chain disruptions hit competitors
The DisruptED World of Serial Entrepreneurs with Joe Gagnon
Serial entrepreneurs reveal how adaptability and resilience separate those who thrive from those left behind in today's rapidly evolving workplace
Building a Business with Grit and Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
One founder's relentless push to embed safety culture into every organization through technology and sheer determination
Ironman Mindset for Success with Kathryn O’Day | Ep. 24 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd
A venture capitalist reveals how conquering ultraendurance races shapes her approach to ambitious business goals and personal growth
Turn Pain into Purpose with Tiran Jackson | Ep. 23 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd
A resilience expert reveals how transforming grief into meaningful action becomes the pathway to personal and professional growth
Creating and Enhancing Network Resilience Can Curtail Threats From Natural Disasters
Building stronger infrastructure today can mean the difference between network failure and survival when natural disasters strike
AI and Holistic Strategies Lead Supply Chain Talks at ASCM Conference
Supply chain leaders are shifting focus from technology alone to integrated strategies that balance innovation with operational resilience
Agility and Sustainability are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains
Companies are redesigning their operations to balance responsiveness with environmental responsibility in an increasingly unpredictable landscape
GreenOnyx’s Clean & Efficient Farming is Key to Global Food Supply Solutions
Scalable agricultural innovation could bridge the global nutrition gap while strengthening food security amid climate and geopolitical crises
Coupa Supply Chain Solutions Powered by LLamasoft
AI-powered supply chain design helps organizations anticipate disruptions and build competitive advantage through continuous optimization
The Tech Divide is Impacting How Well Companies Can Respond to Supply Chain Disruptions
Companies with outdated supply chain tools face longer recovery times when disruptions strike, widening competitive gaps
A Decade of Supply Chain Disruptions Made U.S. Domestic Logistics Ready for a Baltimore-Style Closure
Years of supply chain stress tests have positioned U.S. logistics companies to absorb major infrastructure disruptions without widespread collapse
Tech-Driven Synchronization Post-COVID Fuels Innovation in Domestic Supply Chain
Technology integration is helping domestic supply chains recover from pandemic disruptions while building resilience against future crises
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: A Wake-Up Call for Supply Chain Reforms and Investments in Critical Infrastructure
A single infrastructure failure exposed how fragile America's supply chain networks truly are, raising urgent questions about prevention
Past Crises as Present Shields: How COVID and Suez Canal Experiences Averted a Major Fallout from the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Organizations that weathered pandemic and maritime disruptions built supply chain flexibility that cushioned the blow from a major U.S. port infrastructure fail
The Effects of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse is Testing the Resilience of the Supply Chain
A major U.S. port's recovery could reshape how companies prepare for catastrophic disruptions to critical infrastructure
Energy T&D Resilience: Hot-Dip Galvanizing Shields Infrastructure, Saves Resources
Zinc coatings that last decades reduce replacement cycles and lower the carbon footprint of power grid infrastructure
A Recent Energy Facility Expansion Sets Precedent for the Future of Energy Storage
Record-breaking battery expansion demonstrates how strategic infrastructure upgrades reshape the viability of renewable energy integration at scale
Understanding the Advantages of 6.25 kHz Radios in Multipath Resilience
Narrower bandwidth technology enables radio systems to maintain signal clarity when multipath interference disrupts traditional communication channels
Operational Excellence: The Technetics Commitment to Quality and Service
A seal manufacturer's unwavering commitment to supply chain resilience keeps critical industries moving forward